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We are a highly selective independent liberal arts college committed to access and equal opportunity.
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Election Day is here, so make sure to get out and vote. If you need information about voting locations, ID requirements or more, visit our voter engagement guide: https://bit.ly/43HwBRO
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November 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Throughout November, Native American Heritage Month, we honor the enduring contributions, resilience, and rich cultures of Native American peoples across our country. We especially recognize the Catawba Nation, on whose ancestral homeland Davidson College stands.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Happy Diwali to all who celebrate! May the light of this season brighten your life.
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October 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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In this vlog, Ellie Kim '29 reflects on her transition from high school to Davidson College. She shares her experiences with move-in, new student orientation, the liberal arts curriculum and the distinctively supportive community she has found to pursue her many interests, in & out of the classroom.
October 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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For all who observe Kathina, may you be well and happy always!
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October 9, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Happy Sukkot! May all who observe this bountiful season be surrounded by the warmth of hospitality and togetherness.
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October 6, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Hey 'Cats, have a restful and relaxing fall break!
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October 2, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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G'mar tov! Wishing a good day and an easy fast to those who observe this holy day.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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When Hurricane Helene hit one year ago, Environmental Studies Professor Brad Johnson tossed his syllabus so he and his students could study the impact of the historic storm. Today, Johnson’s students have grown into seasoned researchers and close friends: www.davidson.edu/news/2025/09...
September 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Shana Tovah! May all who celebrate be blessed with a sweet and fruitful new year.
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September 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Happy Navratri! May all who celebrate be blessed with love, happiness and joy.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, we celebrate and honor the Latinas and Latinos across the Davidson College community and throughout our alumni around the world.
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September 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Today we remember and honor the loved ones we lost. #September11

📷: Christopher Record (DC)
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September 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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The Class of 2029 came out Wednesday to run in Davidson College’s Cake Race, a beloved tradition that started 95 years ago, and has the college community and neighbors baking confections for runners: www.davidson.edu/news/2025/08...
August 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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The Spring/Summer 2025 issue of the Davidson Journal features a fresh design and look. Dive into our latest features now! www.davidson.edu/news-events/...
August 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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From our DNA strands to fishing rods to art, knots are all around us. Ana Wright, a Davidson College assistant mathematics and computer science professor, and student researcher Vincent Reynolds ’26 are using knot theory to explore and develop knot games and puzzles. www.davidson.edu/news/2025/07...
July 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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'Cats, we did it! We've surpassed the 2,000 donor mark and claimed the $500,000 in challenge gifts! Let's see how far we can go before midnight!

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April 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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There are so many different reasons why 'Cats across the world are going #AllinforDavidson today. Share yours and tag us so we can reshare!

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April 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Rise and shine, Wildcats! #AllinforDavidson starts NOW! Drink coffee, throw on your favorite Davidson t-shirt, make a gift and join us for one of our five events happening today in a city near you! Are you all in? #ChallengeAccepted

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April 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Work on the sculpture is underway at the Walla Walla Foundry in Washington State. A team from Davidson College recently visited the foundry, alongside Hank Willis Thomas, to check out the progress on the sculpture. These are some behind-the-scenes photos from their trip.
A photo of Hank Willis Thomas' own hands superimposed from above over the sculptured hands of With These Hands. One of the members of the sculpture team staining and burnishing the fingertip of one of the hands with a brush and blowtorch.
March 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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The sculpture depicts two work-worn hands of cast bronze, their patina intended to reinforce the aged character of the hands of enslaved and exploited individuals. Work on the sculpture is underway at the Walla Walla Foundry in Washington State.
Members of the Davidson College team, who are collaborating with Hank Willis Thomas and Perkins&Will, standing between the hand sculptures of With These Hands. A group photo of the various creative teams from Davidson College, Perkins&Will, and others standing between the two hands of With These Hands. Hank Willis Thomas on a roller cart inspecting the structure of the hands from underneath one of the hands.
March 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited, a sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas, will emerge at the heart of the Davidson College campus this fall.
A glimpse at With These Hands in the process of being created: two large, metallic hand sculptures inside the Walla Walla Foundry's warehouse. A glimpse at With These Hands in the process of being created: two large, metallic hand sculptures inside the Walla Walla Foundry's warehouse. A glimpse at With These Hands in the process of being created: two large, metallic hand sculptures inside the Walla Walla Foundry's warehouse. Hank Willis Thomas, the artist who created With These Hands, standing in front of one of the hands.
March 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM